What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Swan Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Swan Hill is to train which costs $10 - $15 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Swan Hill?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Swan Hill is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Swan Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Swan Hill station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Swan Hill?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Swan Hill Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Swan Hill?

The distance between Melbourne and Swan Hill is 345 km. The road distance is 333.8 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Swan Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Swan Hill without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $10 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Swan Hill?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Swan Hill Station takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Swan Hill bus from?

Melbourne to Swan Hill bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Swan Hill train from?

Melbourne to Swan Hill train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Swan Hill?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Swan Hill is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $45 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Melbourne to Swan Hill bus arrive?

Melbourne to Swan Hill bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where does the Melbourne to Swan Hill train arrive?

Melbourne to Swan Hill train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Swan Hill Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Swan Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Swan Hill is 334 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Melbourne to Swan Hill.

Where can I stay near Swan Hill?

There are 31+ hotels available in Swan Hill.

Melbourne to Swan Hill - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Swan Hill by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Swan Hill Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 45m
$10–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Bendigo / ...
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis Stbus Coach / ...
5h 9m
$5–42
Drive 333.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Swan Hillcar 333.8 km
3h 50m
$60–87

Melbourne to Swan Hill by train

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Distance: 345.4 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Swan Hill, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Swan Hill Station twice daily. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 5h 9m.

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